On June 28, 2017, the United States House of Representatives passed the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 (H.R. 1215).  The stated purpose of the bill is to “improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery...

A prenuptial agreement, or antenuptial agreement, is a legal contract entered into by two people before they marry. These agreements can be particularly important for a physician because in the unfortunate event of a future divorce, a prenuptial agreement can be a vital part of protecting your practice and your future income. When you consider...

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MN Valley Business Magazine (October 1, 2017) – Many businesses, including many farm businesses, organize and operate their businesses through separate business entities (e.g., corporations or limited liability companies).  When properly structured, these entities can provide numerous management, succession, and liability protection benefits for farmers and other business owners. But merely creating a generic corporation...

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In 2014 R. Stephen Tillitt tried a traumatic brain injury case in Goodhue County against one of the leading Plaintiff’s attorneys in the state. Steve’s client had thrown his driver after a poor golf shot, and it hit his companion in the face, fracturing multiple bones and injuring his brain. At issue was the extent...

A Dakota County jury ruled in favor of R. Stephen Tillitt’s general and electrical contractor following an eight-day trial in 2015. The client’s customer was dissatisfied with the roof installed by the client’s subcontractor and with the performance of the solar collection system installed on top of the roof. Seven different expert witnesses testified, as...